Department of Anthropology
Welcome to Anthropology at Durham
We are one of the largest Anthropology Departments in the UK and one of only a few to span Social Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology and Anthropology of Health. Our graduates have the opportunity to explore the full breadth of Anthropology or specialise in one of our sub-disciplinary areas. We are the only UK department to offer a residential field course (UK and international destinations) to all our undergraduate students.
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6th for Anthropology in The Guardian University Guide 2024
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45% of our research was rated as world-leading (REF 2021)
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8th The Complete University Guide 2024
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28th QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Undergraduate Study
Our undergraduate courses introduce you to the comparative and evolutionary study of humans and draw on a range of social, cultural and biological approaches.
Postgraduate Study
Our taught Masters offer you the opportunity to pursue advanced specialist courses and ‘conversion’ from other degrees. If you’re a PhD applicant, the sheer number of staff here means you are likely to find someone who can supervise and nurture your research interests.
Our Research
We are opening up new areas of enquiry in the fields of social, evolutionary and health anthropology. We have world-leading expertise in a range of topics such as energy use, temporality, aesthetics, the evolution of brain and cognition, primatology, global health, and infant sleep.
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Get in touch
Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.
Department of Anthropology
Durham University
Dawson Building
South Road
Durham, DH1 3LE